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    8701.23.00

    With both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion

    This code covers road tractors for semi-trailers that utilize both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines *and* electric motors for propulsion. Use this code when importing these specialized tractors, keeping in mind a general duty rate of 4% applies to standard trade partners, while preferential rates – including duty-free options – may be available for eligible countries.

    With both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion

    Detailed information for HTS Code 8701.23.00

    AI Summary

    This classification covers vehicles, specifically tractors, that use both a spark-ignition internal combustion engine and an electric motor for propulsion, falling within chapter 87 concerning vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock. The 8701.23.00 code specifically identifies road tractors for semi-trailers with this dual-engine setup. Further breakdown exists based on whether the tractor is new with a gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) not exceeding or exceeding 36,287 kg (8701.23.00.15 and 8701.23.00.45 respectively), or if it is used (8701.23.00.80), so be sure to select the correct suffix based on these characteristics. Statistical reporting requires designation as "new" only for vehicles not yet sold beyond manufacturer/distributor/dealer levels, and “used” only after a first sale to the ultimate purchaser.

    ChapterChapter 87 - Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof
    SectionSection XVII - Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport Equipment

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    General Duty

    4%

    Standard trade partners (NTR)

    Special Duty

    Free (A+,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

    Eligible FTA or preference programs

    The general duty rate for HTS code 8701.23.00 and its subdivisions is 4%. Special duty rates of Free apply to goods originating from specific countries including A+, AU, B, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, and SG, if eligible for FTA or preference programs. All subdivisions (8701.23.00.15, 8701.23.00.45, and 8701.23.00.80) are subject to these same duty rules. Report units are specified as "No..". The applicable duty rate depends on the country of origin and whether the goods qualify for any preferential trade agreements.

    Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%

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    Code subdivisions

    8701.23.00.15

    Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709): > Road tractors for semi-trailers: > With both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion > New: > G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kg

    8701.23.00.45

    Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709): > Road tractors for semi-trailers: > With both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion > New: > G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg

    8701.23.00.80

    Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709): > Road tractors for semi-trailers: > With both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion > Used

    Chapter & section notes

    Chapter notes

    Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 87 VEHICLES OTHER THAN RAILWAY OR TRAMWAY ROLLING STOCK, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF XVII 87-1 Notes 1. This chapter does not cover railway or tramway rolling stock designed solely for running on rails. 2. For the purposes of this chapter, "tractors" means vehicles constructed essentially for hauling or pushing another vehicle, appliance or load, whether or not they contain subsidiary provision for the transport, in connection with the main use of the tractor, of tools, seeds, fertilizers or other goods. Machines and working tools designed for fitting to tractors of heading 8701 as interchangeable equipment remain classified in their respective headings even if presented with the tractor, and whether or not mounted on it. 3. Motor chassis fitted with cabs fall in headings 8702 to 8704, and not in heading 8706. 4. Heading 8712 includes all children's bicycles. Other children's cycles fall in heading 9503. Subheading Note 1. Subheading 8708.22.00 covers: (a) front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows, framed; and (b) front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows, whether or not framed, incorporating heating devices or other electrical or electronic devices, when suitable for use solely or principally with the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. Additional U.S. Notes 1. Road tractors, trailers and semi-trailers remain separately classified in headings 8701 and 8716, respectively, even when entered together. 2. For the purposes of classifying bicycles under the provisions therefore in heading 8712, the diameter of each wheel is the diameter measured to the outer circumference of the tire which is mounted thereon or, if none is mounted thereon, of the usual tire for such wheel. Statistical Note 1. For the purposes of statistical reporting numbers in headings 8701 and 8703, report as “new” only those motor vehicles that have been produced or assembled but have not been sold to any person or entity other than a manufacturer, distributor or dealer. Report as “used” only those motor vehicles the equitable or legal title to which has been transferred via a first sale by a manufacturer, distributor or dealer to an ultimate purchaser. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XVII 87-2

    Section notes

    SECTION XVII VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, VESSELS AND ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT XVII-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover articles of heading 9503 or 9508, or sleds, bobsleds, toboggans or the like of heading 9506. 2. The expressions "parts"and"parts and accessories" do not apply to the following articles, whether or not they are identifiable as for the goods of this section: (a) Joints, washers or the like of any material (classified according to their constituent material or in heading 8484) or other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber (heading 4016); (b) Parts of general use, as defined in note 2 to section XV, of base metal (section XV) or similar goods of plastics (

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